Vin de Frantz Un Salmon Dans La Loire 2016 Vin de France
This is a blend of Sauvignon, Chenin and Loin de L’Oeil, from Frantz Saumon in Montlouis. It’s really lovely. Complex and textural with broad, mineral pear fruit together with some almond. Smooth, pure, stylish and a bit nutty. Some ripe apple, too. 93/100

Alexandre Bain Pierre Précieuse 15 Vin de France
This is Pouilly-Fumé, but it has to be declassified to Vin de France. Nuts and almonds with some fennel too. Rounded and expressive with citrus and pear notes. Nice detail here. 92/100

Ovum Big Salt 2016 Oregon
This is a really lovely white blend, based on Riesling and Gewurztraminer co-fermented, together with a splash of Muscat. Very fresh and a bit pithy with some nice grapey notes and a bit of saltiness. Rounded and textured with some sweetness to the fruit. So expressive. 92/100